Canmore Site 37409: ISLAY, BALLINABY - KILCHOMAN - BURIAL (VIKING)
Description
| Site Name | ISLAY, BALLINABY |
|---|---|
| Other Name(s) | BALLINABY 1 |
| Site Number | NR26NW 4.02 |
| Broad Class | RELIGIOUS RITUAL AND FUNERARY |
| Site Type(s) | BURIAL (VIKING) |
| NGR | NR 2181 6717 |
| NGR accuracy | NGR given to the nearest 10m |
| Local Authority | ARGYLL AND BUTE |
| Parish | KILCHOMAN |
| Record created | 1989-03-14 |
| Last updated | 2000-11-03 |
Archaeology Notes
NR26NW 4.2 c.2181 6717.
Ballinaby 1, Islay. Two oval 'tortoise' brooches are said to have been found 'under a large standing stone' at Ballinby (NR c.21 67). The standing stone was probably one of those described under NR26NW 13 or NR26NW 14. The brooches were presented to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in May 1788.
RCAHMS 1984, visited June 1980; Archaeol Scot 1831 (Donations); J Anderson 1880
Identifiers and Links to Other Records
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| Identifier / External Link | Linked Record | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canmore Site Number (legacy): NR26NW 4.02 | No linked record | ||
| NMS Primary Reference: 167552 | X.IL 215 - Brooch | Possible | Probably link based on description and date of discovery (1788). |
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